Server/Storage Engineer III at Priority Health
Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
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- Server/Storage Engineer III at Priority Health
- Past
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- Senior Data Center Systems Engineer at Corporate Technologies, LLC (d/b/a CPR)
- Senior Systems Engineer at Computer Products & Resources, Inc.
- Hardware Repair Technician and Desk-Side Services at Computer Products & Resources, Inc.
- On-Site Technician at Best Buy
- Network Administrator at ImageMedia
- Sales and Bench Technician at Software America
- Education
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- Ferris State University
- Grand Rapids Community College
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Benjamin Eavey’s Summary
Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience using Microsoft, Citrix, Linux, Novell, and VMware technologies. Dozens of top-tier industry certifications, including MCSE, MCITP Enterprise, MCT, CCEA, CNE, RHCE, Linux+, and others. Excellent verbal, writing, and documentation skills. Excellent customer and team relationship-building skills.
Benjamin Eavey’s Specialties:
Skilled with Citrix products, Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange Server, VMware, and Linux. Also work with SQL Server and various web technologies.
Benjamin Eavey’s Experience
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Server/Storage Engineer III
Priority Health
(Non-Profit; Insurance industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
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Senior Data Center Systems Engineer
Corporate Technologies, LLC (d/b/a CPR)
(Information Technology and Services industry)
August 2002 — July 2009 (7 years )
Managed and supported ASP and co-location customers in a high-end, highly-available Data Center facility. Configured and maintained Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange Servers, SQL Servers, and Citrix application server farms for multiple customers. Installed and maintained Microsoft and Linux-based web servers hosting multiple web sites. Created detailed design and configuration documentation for multiple customer environments. Evaluated and recommended new products and technologies for deployment into production. Responsible for all Linux configuration and support issues, including in-house Linux DNS, web, and email servers.
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Senior Systems Engineer
Computer Products & Resources, Inc.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
March 1998 — August 2002 (4 years 6 months)
Designed and implemented network and server solutions for customers, working on-site to coordinate with IT staff. Specialized in Microsoft Active Directory networks, including DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Terminal Services, Exchange Server, Backup, and client workstation configurations.
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Hardware Repair Technician and Desk-Side Services
Computer Products & Resources, Inc.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
February 1996 — March 1998 (2 years 2 months)
Repaired all types of computer hardware, including PCs, printers, monitors, and peripheral devices. Responded to trouble tickets to help users troubleshoot problems with their equipment, operating systems, and application software.
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On-Site Technician
Best Buy
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BBY; Retail industry)
February 1995 — February 1996 (1 year 1 month)
Configured hardware and software at customer sites, troubleshot problems, and performed minor repairs. Managed personal equipment inventory for customer sales and support.
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Network Administrator
ImageMedia
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Information Services industry)
July 1994 — January 1995 (7 months)
Installed and administered the company's Novell LAN. Also installed and configured document imaging and archiving systems for customers.
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Sales and Bench Technician
Software America
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
December 1993 — July 1994 (8 months)
Worked the sales floor selling software and custom-built computer systems. Also did some entry-level technician work doing simple system builds and diagnostics.
Benjamin Eavey’s Education
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Ferris State University
Bachelor of Science in Business , Computer Information Systems , 2003 — 2010 (expected)
- Activities and Societies:
- Golden Key International Honour Society, Dean's List
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Grand Rapids Community College
Associate in Arts , Computer Science , 1991 — 2003
Additional Information
Benjamin Eavey’s Websites:
Benjamin Eavey’s Interests:
Linux deployments, Citrix technologies, running and biking (when possible).
Benjamin Eavey’s Groups:
Lithuanian Global Genealogical Society (LGGS), Grand Rapids Linux Users Group (GRLUG), Grand Rapids Area Macintosh Users Group (GRAMUG)
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CompTIA Certified Professionals Group
Benjamin Eavey’s Honors:
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP):
- Enterprise Administrator, Windows Server 2008
- Server Administrator, Windows Server 2008
- Enterprise Support Technician
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS):
- Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
- Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration
- Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration
- Windows Essential Business Server 2008, Configuring
- Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuring
- Microsoft Windows 7, Configuring
- Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuration
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator (CCEA)
Certified Novell Engineer (CNE), NetWare 5.1
Hewlett Packard Accredited Systems Engineer (HP ASE)
CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)
CompTIA Linux+
CompTIA A+
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